How to clean a corrugated shower hose. We clean the drain hose in the washing machine. Why is the hose clogged

Lavender 11-07-2011 10:28

Tell me how to wash plastic hoses from a thin layer of organic matter that has accumulated in them over several years and gives the water a "swampy" taste. To change completely, of course, is an option, but at the moment it is inconvenient (too lazy to drag it through). Recommend some fun chemistry. I myself think in the direction of something alkali-containing - pour it in, hold it, and then rinse it thoroughly.

ffss 11-07-2011 12:31

White. Then a brush on a string.

Lavender 11-07-2011 13:09

The brush on the string will not roll, it is a bit long (40 meters).
Whiteness is doubtful. Alkali solutions remove organics well, and they are washed out perfectly and without a trace, which is good from the point of view of harmlessness. So I'm thinking about them. Something like a "mole".

ffss 11-07-2011 15:30

Technique for introducing a rope into a pipe.
A thread, a ball of paper or cellophane, with a diameter less than the inner diameter of the hose, wound on the end of the thread, a vacuum cleaner. At one end of the hose, a thread, at the other, respectively, a vacuum cleaner. After catching the ball, a rope is tied to the thread and everything is in the reverse order.

Lavender 11-07-2011 16:21

Everything, I decided to complete this hemorrhoid without starting it and stretch new hoses.

Pilot11 13-07-2011 19:26

Coca-Cola rules! Heated especially!

azlk77 13-07-2011 19:49

Here is a brutal thing http://adof.ru/index/item/12544

ehpebitor 13-07-2011 21:38

Here's a brutal thing

“I was seduced by this post and bought this Potkhan for myself. It is sold in the Metro - who needs it.
Potkhan corroded my plastic drain pipe under the shower, I fucked her all Sunday. I don’t want to accuse the author of lying and that he is probably a wholesale seller of this crap, but in addition to the main trouble (replacing the drain pipe), Potkhan also worked no better than Tiret. That is, I cleaned something, but there is no enthusiasm - for me personally, half a bottle of red Tiret caused a similar effect, but without corroding the pipe. When he wiped a puddle from Potkhan from under the cockpit, Potkhan, in addition to everything else, ate a rubber glove, and with it his hand.

Pilot11 13-07-2011 21:45

quote: Potkhan, on top of everything else, ate through a rubber glove, and with it his hand.

Atark 13-07-2011 22:50

You are generally more careful with the "Shumanites" Sad results.

azlk77 13-07-2011 23:04

I wrote

quote: Originally posted by azlk77:

brutal thing

Eugen2 14-07-2011 08:16

quote: Originally posted by azlk77:

With a hiss and release of abundant foam, it corrodes all plaque and sediment in sewer pipes.

We tried different rubbish to clean 30-year-old drain pipes in the apartment. The effect is almost zero, until I took and installed new ones. If it weren’t for the desire to redo it more carefully, then the option of replacing pipes is not much more labor- and financially-intensive than repeated flushing / cleaning.

Often, when washing, large debris disappears inside the washing machine, which can cause serious problems or internal pollution. Therefore, you need to know how to clean the drain hose: this is one of the most common problems in the washing machine, which can develop into serious pump failure.

The drain hose is in most cases connected inside the washing machine directly to pomp. For cleaning, you will need to disassemble the washing machine. Even if the drain is connected directly to the back wall, it is better to disassemble it, since there will be another tube from the pump itself to the back wall. From the machine, the drain tube is connected to sewer system.

Particular attention should be paid to places where the hose is bent, debris in them accumulates especially actively.

Depending on the model of the washing machine, there are several options for accessing the pump, and therefore for removing the drain pipe:

• access through the rear wall;
• access through the bottom of the car;
• access after dismantling the front cover;
• access after removing the side wall.

In some models, there is no need to additionally disassemble the housing of household appliances. For example, some manufacturers do not close the bottom of the machine with any plugs, and if the tubes are accessed through the bottom, then even disassembling is not required in this case.

Hose removal process

Despite the differences in the design of washing machines, the principle of dismantling is common. The hose is connected to the pump and exits through a special hole in the rear wall. Less often on the back wall can stand adapter to which the hose is connected. We analyze the technique in the following order:

1. We remove the desired wall. Depending on the manufacturer, it is necessary to remove the front, rear side cover or floor of the washing machine.
2. Loosen the clamp that secures the hose to the pump.
3. Disconnect the drain hose from the pump.
4. We remove the fastening of the part to the back wall. In some models, this is not required, since the back wall is removed during disassembly to access the pump.

Before disassembling household appliances, try to drain all the water as much as possible. To do this, you need to disconnect the machine from the sewer, take an empty container and tilt the “washer” to drain the remaining liquid.

If the front cover must be removed to gain access to the pump, the front cover must first be carefully removed. detergent container. As a rule, it is attached to a plug, which will be accessible when the powder container is opened.

Hose cleaning

How to clean the drain hose? This will require brush. Alternately insert it into the tube, first on one side, then on the other. It is better to repeat this procedure several times. Then we put the hose on the tap, and under the pressure of water we clean the tube for several minutes.

After cleaning it is necessary to assemble everything in the reverse order. After assembling the washing machine, carry out a test wash. Instead of powder add citric acid. It will rid the internal container and all tubes of scale. Instead of acid, you can use special tools. Some of them can also be added during washing for the prevention and softening of water.

Blockage Prevention

Over time, dirt and hair accumulate inside the washing machine and bad smell. This is the first sign that the machine needs to be cleaned. After this procedure, foreign odors will go away. The second sign is difficulty in draining the water.

To further prevent clogging of the drain hose, you must:

1. Remove large debris from clothing before washing.
2. When washing, use special detergents and detergents for water softener. With this preparation, you will need to clean the washing machine much less often, and serious blockages can be completely avoided.
3. You can also install additional filter to the water inlet, it will help purify the water and extend the “life” of your household appliances.

The most important thing with self-repair is to perform all actions carefully. There is nothing complicated in these actions, so problems should not arise. It is enough to have only basic knowledge in technology. Of the tools you will need screwdrivers, Phillips and slotted, pliers, as well as a set of wrenches.

« How to clean the hose?” - the question pops up when the work of our household assistants slows down or stops altogether due to a dirty drain hose. How to do without a vacuum cleaner and washing machine? And without a dishwasher, for example, in cafes, restaurants and other public catering establishments? Of course, you can do everything manually the old fashioned way, but there are more efficient and faster ways. But sooner or later, the hoses of our mechanical "comrades", just like showers, get clogged, interfering with the normal functioning of the devices. A clogged drain hose will not damage your home appliances if it is cleaned on time. We will tell you how to do this in our article.

Pollution Prevention

Pollution prevention is a must if you want your equipment to not break down and serve you faithfully for as long as possible. A blockage in the drain hose is accumulated debris that clogs the hole: the hose of the washing machine and shower can become clogged with hair, lint, wool, buttons, lock dogs. But, for example, the drain of a dishwasher is contaminated with food residues, inorganic debris, when a plate or bowl is sent for “procedures” without first cleaning them from residues, meat, fish, berry bones, toothpicks.

In order to prevent obstacles from accumulating in the drainage system, as a result of which washing or dishwashing work fails, preventive measures must be taken. So, what will prevent debris from entering the drain hose?

If we are talking about a washing machine, then you need to follow these recommendations.

• Before each wash, the first thing to do is to remove everything from the pockets of trousers, jackets, jackets and other things where you can store small or small items. For example, change in the form of coins will clog the drain hose.
• Turn things inside out, after fastening all buttons, buttons or zippers, and only then load them into the drum.
• You can also wash things in a special bag. In this case, the hose will not clog, because debris will accumulate inside the bag.
• the use of detergents and powders not intended for mechanical washing is not recommended. Look for the inscription not "Hand wash", but "Automatic" on the packages.
• Once a month, clean the drain filter with a brush under running water.
• Need to prevent the washing machine from scale formation.

In order not to clog the dishwasher hose or the corrugated hose under the sink, you need to:

• always throw away leftover food, napkins, bones in the trash and only then send the dishes to the sink. Pre-rinsing under running water is only welcome;
• get rid of greasy deposits on the blades of the dishwasher, as well as not technology in general;
• cleaning the coarse filter of equipment should be carried out at least 2-3 times a month;
• the dishwasher's inlet filter must be cleaned at least once every six months, or it can be replaced altogether;
• remove scale from hoses, and citric acid is useful for this task;
• use a plunger after washing dishes in a conventional hand wash;
• after washing is completed, the equipment must be allowed to dry, otherwise an unpleasant odor will appear, microbes, bacteria will multiply and mold will appear.

Hose cleaning

There are several ways to clean the hose, in particular, it depends on which hose is clogged - in a washing machine, dishwasher, in a chrome-plated shower, in the kitchen under the sink, in the garden, a vacuum cleaner or even a hookah.

You need to start by unscrewing the filter, and further developments depend on its cleanliness or contamination. If the filter is still clean, but the machine still does not work, then there is a blockage in the drain pipe. You can clean the hose by disconnecting it from the equipment (not suitable for all units) or without disconnecting it.

First, we’ll tell you how to remove a blockage in the drain pipe of a washing machine. You can clean the hose from hair, villi, small fibers without disconnecting it from the equipment. Go to the hardware store for special tools that will dissolve all the debris accumulated in the hose. Share the problem with the seller and he will help you choose a powder, tablet or solution.

Of course, you can not spend money on expensive drugs and resort to folk methods. One of the most affordable and simple methods is to use baking soda. 200 grams of powder is enough for one application.

• Pour soda into the empty drum of the washing machine.
• Select the "Wash" mode.
• The temperature is 90 degrees.

The alkaline solution formed as a result of heating water at a high temperature will easily cope with blockages inside and outside the hose.

There is another way - to disconnect the hose from the drainage system and clean it in this form. Of course, there are many models of washing machines, however, there are no fundamental differences in their dismantling: there is a hole on the rear wall of the unit to which a hose is attached, sometimes through a special adapter. Remove the hose following the following sequence.

• Remove the wall of the washing machine where the hose hole is located. Sometimes you need to dismantle not only the cover, but also half of the equipment as a whole. It all depends on the model.
• The hose is attached to the pump with a clamp that needs to be loosened.
• A loose clamp will allow the hose to be disconnected from the pump.

Remember that before disassembling household appliances, in particular, a washing machine, you need to get rid of water as much as possible.

The drain hose can be cleaned with a brush or wire. You need to insert them first from one end, and then from the other. To achieve the desired result, repeat the procedure several times. After that, you just have to put the hose on the faucet and rinse it under running water.

Make the pressure stronger, so that the water will definitely get rid of the remaining specks. In this way, you can clean the hose of a vacuum cleaner, under the sink or even a garden one, only in the case of the second one you will need a longer wire. Even after this process, small impurities may remain: leave the drain hose in a solution of citric acid for a couple of hours, mixing the powder with water.

After the hose has been cleaned, assemble the parts of the washing machine together. You should check how well you coped with the task - start the wash by pouring citric acid into the powder container. "Lemon" will eliminate scale. You can replace a folk remedy with a special remedy.

The dishwasher hose can first be checked for internal blockages: after removing the siphon, direct the hose into a deep basin or bucket: if the water does not drain, then there are obstacles. Disconnect the hose from the unit and rinse in the same way as the hose of a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, under running water after cleaning with a wire or cable.

The shower hose connected to the faucet is also dirty, as is the watering can itself, through which water enters. The shower hose may become clogged with limescale. If a mechanical failure has occurred, there is no point in cleaning it - it is easier to replace it by buying a new one. There are several ways to get rid of scale and lime deposits on the shower head and on the hose.

To clean a plastic or silicone hookah hose, a solution with baking soda and citric acid is suitable. Prepare the mixture by dissolving the powders in hot water, and pour it into the hose, closing the ends on both sides with your fingers, forcing the liquid to flow from top to bottom and back. Keep the solution inside the hookah hose for 2-3 minutes, then pour out the contents.

Leather hoses should only be cleaned dry, for example with a brush. When using wire, be careful not to accidentally puncture the hose.

Ready. Now you know how to clean the hose inside and out at home.

To prevent or eliminate a malfunction, it becomes necessary to clean the drain hose in an automatic washing machine. It would seem that this is difficult - disconnect the hose and rinse it with water.

However, everything is not so simple, because in order to remove it, you need to get to the junction, which is located inside the car. Here's how to do it and how to clean the drain hose, let's figure it out in detail.

Disconnect the hose

It would be simple if the hose in all models of washing machines was disconnected in the same way, but this is not so. Due to the design of the housing and the way the drain pump is attached, getting to the drain hose will have to be different. But before you start doing this, you need:

Now having prepared a set of screwdrivers and pliers, let's proceed to the analysis of the washing machine. In models of Samsung, LG, Ariston, Whirpool, Indesit, Candy, Ardo, Beko machines, we will get to the hose through the bottom of the unit, for this you need:

• remove the bottom panel using a flat screwdriver;
• unscrew the bolts holding the filter;
• put the washing machine on its side for convenience, while laying something under it;
• using pliers, open the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from the pump;
• Disconnect the hose from the body of the washing machine.

Note! In some models of washing machines LG, Ardo, Beko and others, the bottom may be missing, some have a special tray that will have to be unscrewed.

In automatic Zanussi and Electrolux machines, it is necessary to remove the back cover of the washing machine body by following the following sequence of actions:

1. unfasten the drain hose from the body by opening the retaining latches;
2. unscrew the water supply hose from the valve;
3. from the back of the machine, unscrew the bolts holding the top cover of the case and remove it;
4. unscrew the bolts holding it around the perimeter of the back cover and remove the cover;
5. loosen the clamp on the drain hose and remove it.

In washing machines of the German brands Bosch, Siemens, AEG, you need to get to the drain hose through the front of the case. It is done like this:

All of the above methods of accessing the drain hose inside the washing machine body apply to front-loading models. If the machine is top loaded, the drain hose can only be disconnected from the pump through the side panel. For this you need:

1. unscrew the bolts holding the side panel;
2. remove the panel
3. open the clamp on the drain hose;
4. pull out the hose.

Cleaning the drain hose

Now that the hose is disconnected, it can be thoroughly cleaned and inspected for defects. To clean the drain hose, you need to take a thin Kevlar cable, not metallic. At the end of such a cable there is a small brush, thanks to which soap deposits can be cleaned inside the hose. To carefully clean the drain hose, follow these steps:

• we insert the cable into the hose, first in one direction and then in the other;
• do the first step several times;
• rinse the drain hose under running water;
• fix the hose in its original place;
• We assemble the washing machine by performing all the described disassembly steps in reverse order.

For a greater cleaning effect, you can run a test washing mode with water heating up to 60 0 C, adding citric acid or Antiscale, this will help to clean the machine from scale.

Causes of clogging and preventive measures

A clogged washing machine drain hose is usually caused by natural causes. Mechanical clogging is not characteristic of him, because foreign objects (buttons, pins, coins) will not get into the drain hose, they will linger in the drain filter or in the pump. Clogging of the drain hose occurs naturally during operation. A soapy solution settles in it, possibly small villi of wool, hair, thread. To avoid this, it is recommended:

• Wash things in a laundry bag;
• Use water softeners;
• Carry out preventive;
• Use only those powders that are intended for automatic washing;
• Before washing, check the pockets of clothes for the presence of small items (seeds, pieces of paper, etc.).

So, you can clean the drain hose from clogging in an LG, Bosch or any other washing machine yourself. The main thing is to follow the instructions. During the repair process, you can record your actions on the camera, this will help you not to get confused in anything when assembling the machine. Happy repair!